Best Mellon Heads Podcasts (2024)

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Rings of Power S2 FINALE BREAKDOWN with NERD OF THE RINGS 1:52:59

1d ago1:52:59

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Episode 8 of The Rings of Power is here and we are discussing all the good AND the bad from the episode with some MEGA scenes! We welcome Tolkien geek Matt from Nerd of the Rings. Please check him out here: https://twitter.com/nerdoftherings1 https://www.instagram.com/nerdoftherings/ IRISH LISTENERS - Get tickets to see us on The Lord of the Rings …

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“The Wisdom of Being Well Rounded” with Michael Shaw, CEO of Axiros North America 1:00:37

4d ago1:00:37

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In this episode I got to sit down with Michael Shaw of Axiros NA, a long time friend and one of the people I consider “most interesting people in the world,” on how everything you learn in life, from anywhere, will prepare you for a career in networking (and then some!)By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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Rings of Power S2 Ep7 BREAKDOWN with Jaron Pak 1:58:48

8d ago1:58:48

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Episode 7 of The Rings of Power is here and we get some MEGA controversial scenes, some master manipulation and one of the largest battle sequences ever created for television.We welcome back our mate and Tolkien expert Jaron Pak. Please check him out here:https://x.com/PakJaronhttps://www.instagram.com/thehalflingpodcast/ And check out Jarons work…

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Rings of Power S2 Ep6 BREAKDOWN with Chase Mullins 1:53:25

16d ago1:53:25

1:53:25

Episode 6 of The Rings of Power consists of some of the best writing, dialogue and character development in the whole season and today we break it all down with an old friend and expert!We welcome back our mate Chase Mullins who is an actor, film-maker and knowledgeable fanatic of Tolkien AND movies (perfect combination). Please check him out here;…

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"Live from the 2024 USP Plugfest" with Tim Spets of Nokia 43:24

21d ago43:24

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Our first ever live stream episode from Durham, NH, at the UNH InterOperability Laboratory. Tim and I talk about the 20th anniversary of TR-069, why collaborating with other engineers matters, and what things look like for the future of the home network.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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Rings of Power S2 Ep5 BREAKDOWN with In Deep Geek 1:29:22

22d ago1:29:22

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We finally got what we were waiting for; Annatar (Sauron) vs Celebrimbor in full manipulation mode!! This was a huge step up from previous episodes and hopefully the show shines a spotlight on this storyline as it is so much fun watching it unfold before our eyes! We also got to watch events heat up in Khazad-Dum where King Durin is feeling the eff…

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Rings of Power S2, Ep4 BREAKDOWN with Fellowship of Fans 1:50:42

29d ago1:50:42

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Tom Bombadil makes his highly anticipated debut on screen and we are finally able to see this enigmatic character brought to life before our eyes! We also come face to face with the Ent Wives as another Middle-earth first on screen! What was your best and worst moment from this episode?Watch this podcast on YouTube here!!https://www.youtube.com/@me…

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“It starts and ends with packets” with Tom Peterson, Sr. Technology Specialist at QA Cafe 39:47

1M ago39:47

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In this episode I set down with QA Cafe’s Tom Peterson, the working hands behind most of our network analysis solutions including CloudShark and Packet Viewer, about how network packets are how we learn how things work, how they solve problems (especially in cybersecurity), and what 20 years in technology looks like.…

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Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 3 BREAKDOWN 1:18:53

1M ago1:18:53

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We are finally reintroduced to Numenor in Episode 3 entitled "The Eagle and the Sceptre"! What was your best and worst moment from this episode?We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheadsYou can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheadsIf you enjoy our content and would like to treat us to a coffee or a beer you can do so at this l…

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Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 2 BREAKDOWN 1:24:58

1M ago1:24:58

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We continue our travels through Middle-earth in Episode 2 entitled "Where the Stars are Strange", as we are reintroduced to the dwarven realm of Khazad-dûm and we get our first glimpse of the lands of Rhûn and the eagerly anticipated Wizard character played by Ciarán Hinds. We also finally get that magical moment where we hear the name of Annatar o…

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Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 1 BREAKDOWN 1:28:46

1M ago1:28:46

1:28:46

The Rings of Power Season 2 has finally dropped and we kick-off with our analysis of Episode 1 entitled "Elven Kings Under the Sky".We are on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/themellonheadsYou can find us at: Twitter @mellon_heads Instagram @mellonheadsofficial Facebook The Mellon Heads TikTok @themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like …

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The Rings Of Power Final Predictions For Season 2 27:48

1M ago27:48

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Here are our final thoughts heading into season 2 of The Rings of Power answering some key questions! We are also moving our weekly episodes from Wednesdays to Fridays during the time that the tv show is running 😁 What state do you think the characters and Middle-Earth will be in at the end of this season? Episode out everywhere now!! Please join o…

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War of the Rohirrim Trailer Reaction 46:33

1M ago46:33

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Join the Mellon Heads in this episode as they review the new trailer for the upcoming Middle-earth movie "The War of the Rohirrim". This highly anticipated anime movie is scheduled to come out this Christmas so mark your calendars and let's start getting excited for new Middle-earth movies!! Episode out everywhere now!! Check out our episode on the…

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Isengard and the Tower of Orthanc 1:21:24

2M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Join the Mellon Heads as we delve into the rich history and mystique of Isengard and the Tower of Orthanc. In this episode, we explore the transformation of this ancient stronghold from a place of wisdom to a symbol of Saruman's ambition and betrayal. Enjoy this week's deep dive into one of Middle-Earth's most iconic locations, filled with exciting…

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"Alternate views from the AltNet” with Jody Botham, Head of Networks at Brsk 53:13

2M ago53:13

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In this episode, I chat with Joday Botham from the UK AltNet “Brsk” about how he got his start in construction and what struggles ISPs face when delivering quality broadband to end-users who want it to just work.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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From The Green Dragon To The Prancing Pony: Inns, Ales & Ent-Draughts 1:13:56

2M ago1:13:56

1:13:56

What's your poison? Beer? Wine? Mead? Or what about just having a night in smoking weed from your pipe? We are binging through all the alcohols consumed in Middle-Earth by all the different races. Would you ever find an orc drinking Elven alcohol or would you ever see an Ent chilling with the broskies having pre-drinks at the Entmoot? We discuss al…

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Easterlings 1:13:23

2M ago1:13:23

1:13:23

Who were the Evil men who allied with Sauron in the War of the Ring? These men came from the East but what do we really know about them and why were they evil? Join us in this episode as we talk all about the EASTERLINGS!! We'll learn all about these forces of men including their fighting styles, weapons they used and what set them down the road to…

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“The Guy Who Knows” with Wojciech Romek, Subject Matter Expert at Icotera 56:14

2M ago56:14

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In this episode I sit down with Wojciech Romek at Icotera about getting the “networking bug” early on, always having something new to learn, and how Wi-Fi has stood the test of time.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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The Rings of Power: Behind The Scenes Featurette Reaction 1:21:11

2M ago1:21:11

1:21:11

We have received so much content from Amazon in the last few days that you might have missed but don't fret! We've got you covered 😉 We give all of our reactions, deep dive informative breakdowns, theories and of course, the stupid humour. Enjoy! Episode out everywhere now!! Please join our PATREON!! You can get your hands on the entire episodes on…

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The Rings Of Power Trailer 2 Full Reaction 1:06:46

2M ago1:06:46

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Our Full Breakdown of The San Diego Comic Con Trailer featuring our fresh theories, lore facts and the usual hilarious shenanigans! Enjoy! Episode out everywhere now!! Please join our PATREON!! You can get your hands on the entire episodes on video - not just these shorts, and much more weekly Mellon Head content!! https://www.patreon.com/themellon…

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The Mighty Mûmakil 38:52

2M ago38:52

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What do you know about the mighty Mûmakil? You've seen them on the screen or read about them in the book, but what do you really know about them? Where do they come from? How do the Hobbits know about their lore? When were they first used as artillery for war? We are unravelling the mystery of the massive beasts today! 🐘 Episode out everywhere now!…

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“On the broadband front lines” with Patrick Moreno of ZyXEL Communications 55:44

3M ago55:44

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In this episode I chat with Patrick Moreno, Western Regional Sales Account Manager at ZyXEL Communications, about the realities of rural broadband, what it’s like to be on the tradeshow circuit, and how cutting-edge tech aligns with the needs of connected consumers.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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Grima Wormtongue 1:14:45

3M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

Silence Worm! And Listen up as we get into the real villain of Rohan, Grima Wormtongue 🐍Why did he choose to serve someone that he hated? Was he wicked until the end? Why did he hate Rohan? What atrocities did he commit? Of course we answer all these questions and so much more as we get into tid-bits about the fantastic actor that portrays Grime in…

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Enchanted Artifacts: Iconic Heirlooms of Middle-Earth 1:03:47

3M ago1:03:47

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Ever wondered what the story was behind Aragorn's "Ring of Barahir"? Or if Arwen's life-force really was tied to the fate of the ring? In this episode we explore the legendary objects and artifacts that played pivotal roles in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic saga. From the silvered steel of Mithril to Sam's Elvish rope, these enchanted items hold immense inf…

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"Jack of All Trades, Master of Fun” with Brian Dubreuil, Sr. Technology Specialist at QA Cafe 49:23

3M ago49:23

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In this episode, Jason sits down with Brian Dubreuil, one of the magician’s behind customer success and support here at QA Cafe. They chat about Wi-Fi, being an extension of our customers teams, and why The Princess Bride is the greatest movie of all time.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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Frodo Baggins: Revealing The Hero Within 1:21:20

3M ago1:21:20

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My dear Frodo, Hobbits really are the most amazing creatures. You can watch the movies a hundred times yet in the books they can still surprise you! Welcome back to the Council of Elrond where today you will learn all about why "Book Frodo" is the Hobbit we can all look up to and why he would kick the butt of "Movie Frodo".Listen as Dave and Johnny…

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The Barrow-Wights Explained 55:29

3M ago55:29

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The mysterious and haunting beings in Tolkien's Middle-Earth that are too terrifying to be included in Peter Jackson's films. We don't shy away from them here as we discuss the story of the hobbits creepy encounter with them! 💀 Where did the spirits originally come from? Why are they protecting the burial grounds? Why didn't they take the Ring and …

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“Mining, Mastery, and Meraki” with Brennan Martin and Alex Burger of Cisco Meraki 1:01:07

3M ago1:01:07

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In our first multi-guest episode for Epik Mellon, we sit down with Brennan Martin, Technical Leader at Cisco Meraki, and Alex Burger, Principal Engineer at Cisco Meraki, about networking expertise, pcaps, and working remotely both before and after covid.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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The Two Trees Of Valinor: Truth & Lies 1:14:06

4M ago1:14:06

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The Two Trees of Valinor, The Line of White Trees from Numenor to Gondor, The Hobbits' beloved Party Tree. We are leaf-ing no twig unturned in this jam-packed episode as we discuss one of Tolkien's favourite things on this planet and his Middle-Earth. Did you know Ents aren't really Tree-ish at all? Or that Peter Jackson had some incredible Easter …

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Master of the Riddermark: Rise and Fall 1:32:11

4M ago1:32:11

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Hold onto your Helms as we continue our dive into one of Tolkien's most inspirational leaders of Men, in Part II of our chat all about the Leader of the Horse men of Rohan. In this episode Johnny and Dave get into the nitty-gritty details of King Theoden's early life before becoming the Man we meet in The Two Towers. We discuss his greatest moments…

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Theoden King 1:07:05

4M ago1:07:05

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Arise Arise, Riders of Theoden! Get ready to march into battle with the King of the Riddermark as we dive into one of Tolkien's most beloved characters and one of film's most iconic performances ⚔️ In this episode Johnny and Dave discuss the introduction to this King of Men both on the screen and on the pages, before introducing the new fun game "K…

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"The most fun you’ll have” with Craig Thomas, CEO of the Broadband Forum 47:07

4M ago47:07

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Alright, it’s time for a deep dive into the standards organization I work with most: the Broadband Forum. CEO Craig Thomas and I sit down and chat about the future of the connected home, why we love standards, and why getting involved pays off for companies.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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Tom Bombadil AND Viggo Join The Cast!? 48:18

4M ago48:18

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Tom Bombadil is OFFICIALLY IN the upcoming Season of Rings of Power, Season 2! AND Viggo Mortensen discusses the possibilities of returning to the role of Aragorn in the upcoming movie, The Lord of the Rings; The Hunt for Gollum! Did I hear you say that you needed 2 mellons to break it all down for you? Well we've got you covered! We are talking al…

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“The Human Factor” with Massimo Zefferino of zfactor 56:18

4M ago56:18

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In this episode we sit down with Massimo Zefferino of zfactor, the digital marketing firm that handles our work at QA Cafe and many others in the broadband and computer networking industries, about finding a niche, sticking with it, and making sure that everyone everywhere is always thinking about the end-user first when designing their brand and t…

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The Rings of Power Season 2 Teaser Trailer Reaction 1:11:10

5M ago1:11:10

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On today's episode, Dave and Johnny break down The Rings of Power Season 2 New Official Teaser Trailer! How does it compare with Season 1? We look at all the tiny details and try to explain whats going on in our opinion and throw a dash of comedic stupidity in the mix. Of course this conversation gets into wild theories and segweys into other LOTR …

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“Fortunate Failures” with Tzvi Skapinker, VP of Product Management and Friendly Technologies 53:58

5M ago53:58

53:58

In this episode, I talk with Tzvi Skapinker of Friendly Technologies about the evolution of home network management for ISPs and how something that seems like a failure can turn out to be the change you need to get in on the future you were meant for.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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Hunt for Gollum / Bernard Hill Tribute 50:09

5M ago50:09

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NEW MOVIE!!!!!! So this week, Variety announced that Sir Peter Jackson is returning to Middle-Earth (and New Zealand) to create new films with Warner Bros and he has assembled his team of Avengers. We go through all the details and share some theories! We also pay tribute to the late and great Bernard Hill (King Theoden) who passed away this week ❤…

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"PCAPs, Australia, and Acronym Soup” with Tim Winters, CTO at QA Cafe 50:35

5M ago50:35

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In this episode I sit down once again with Tim Winters, our CTO at QA Cafe, to talk about all of the changes we’ve experienced in the last year, the challenges with making complex test and network information accessible to everyone, and flying to Australia for IETF meetings.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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Tales of the Shire - Trailer Reaction 19:47

6M ago19:47

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WE ARE BACK! Today we are disecting the trailer that just dropped from developers Weta Workshop and discussing what we know about the upcoming game, Tales of the Shire. We also ponder what we expect and what we hope for from this new console game. Will it be a hit like the old EA classics or flop like some more recent games that won't be mentioned …

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“A Year Later” with Jeremy Brown, VP of Threat Analysis at Trinity Cyber 54:20

6M ago54:20

54:20

Almost exactly one year after Epik Mellon began, I chat once again with Jeremy Brown of Trinity Cyber about the newest threat landscape, the technology skills gap, and doubling a company's size in a single year.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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“Through the Consumer Lens” with Elizabeth Parks of Parks Associates 50:14

6M ago50:14

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In this episode I got to talk with Elizabeth Parks from Parks Associates, the premier research firm for the connected consumer industry, about the pace of technology over the last 40 years and how everyone, everywhere in the supply chain, needs to have their mind on the consumer experience.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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“Broadband at the edges” with Josh Seidemann, VP of Policy and Industry Innovation at NTCA 51:47

7M ago51:47

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In this episode, Josh Seidemann of the NTCA joins me to talk about the state of broadband in rural areas and how independent ISPs act as technology leaders for their neighbors and their communities.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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“Making the Internet Better” with Dave Taht, Chief Science Officer at LibreQoS 46:45

7M ago46:45

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In this episode, I chat with the famous Dave Taht, one of the top minds working on improving how the Internet handles the applications we use more and more every day. We talk music, bufferbloat, and the double-edged sword that is network latency.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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Embedded Systems is a “Gateway” Drug, with Evgueni Tzvetanov, Distinguished Engineer System Architecture at Verizon 58:09

8M ago58:09

58:09

In this episode, I chat with Evgueni Tzvetanov of Verizon about our work at prpl Foundation, the future of the home gateway, and what we all want out of AI and home automation.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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“Have you met Steve?” - with Steve Scapicchio, VP of Global Sales at QA Cafe 55:50

8M ago55:50

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In this episode I chat with Steve Scapicchio, one more denizen of the “fun zone” at QA Cafe and our VP of Global Sales about moving from engineering to sales, keeping strong relationships, and customer success as a vision.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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“The Wild World of AI Law” with Diana Bikbaeva, Senior Associate Attourney at Marashlian and Donahue, PLLC 54:06

9M ago54:06

54:06

In this Episode, Diana Bikbaeva of Marashlian and Donahue, a boutique law firm focused on telecomms and startups, talks about her passion for AI law and the brave new world we find ourselves in.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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“Language, Laughter, and Standards” with Mauro Tilocca, Access Network Automation PM at TIM 49:28

9M ago49:28

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In this episode, I chat with my good friend Mauro Tilocca of Telecom Italia about the new world of automation for broadband, the benefits of AI, and how our love of language translates to a love of networking.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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“Live” from Thailand, with Ken Pyle, Marketing Director at the Broadband Forum & Host of Viodi View 38:48

10M ago38:48

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This episode we shot at the Broadband Forum Q4 Meeting in Thailand! I chat with Ken Pyle, newly appointed marketing director at the Broadband Forum, about our life in media and what it’s like to see standards from the outside.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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"The Interest, the Aptitude, and the Access”, with Sarah Lachance, Senior Director of Identity and Access Management Technology at Kenvue 51:08

11M ago51:08

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In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Lachance, Director of Identity and Access Management at Kenvue, about cyber security, coming into tech as an outsider, and how you can never take people out of the equation.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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A Physicist and a Philosopher Walk Into a Bar with Gunther Klessinger, Founder of Axiros 1:01:30

11M ago1:01:30

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In this episode, I chat with Gunther Klessinger of Axiros about managed broadband, quantum physics, and the importance of standards in helping operators stay relevant.By Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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